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Robert Hynes

Roy Keane's infamous Thierry Henry handball reaction as he names Arsenal legend on his best players list

Roy Keane has named Thierry Henry among his list of the top three Premier League players of all time. 

The Manchester United legend came up against the former Arsenal striker numerous times as a player and named him on his shortlist alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. 

Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, Keane explained: "I've certainly gone for Ronaldo, but I was looking at players in the Premier League. I have gone for Ronaldo, Rooney and Thierry Henry.

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"They're the three that I thought were brilliant players."

Back in 2009, days after Henry's controversial handball that cruelly led to the William Gallas extra-time winner against Ireland in a World Cup play-off, Keane was asked for his reaction when Ipswich manager. 

He said:  “I’m amazed at the commotion over the past few days. Yes, of course Henry handled it. I’d be more annoyed with my defenders and my goalkeeper than Thierry Henry.

“How can you let the ball bounce in your six-yard box? How can you let Thierry Henry get goal-side of you?

TV grab shows French forward Thierry Henry handles the ball next to Irish Paul McShane during the match (Getty Images)

“If the ball goes into the six-yard box, where the hell is my goalkeeper?”

Keane added that he didn't feel the integrity of the game had been damaged over the incident and hit out at the FAI over their comments about being "robbed" after the match. 

As the former Ireland captain continued to speak, a journalist's phone began to ring, which led to Keane giving one of his infamous stares as he hit out at the reporter. 

You can watch the full clip on the video at the top of this article. 

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